Restraining Orders
Restraining orders can be used when you experience abuse, threats of abuse, stalking, sexual assault, or other serious harassment. Go directly to one of our walk-in restraining order clinics to get help with domestic violence, elder abuse, and civil harassment restraining orders. We help with the court forms required to apply for or respond to a restraining order, as well as information on the law, the court process, and timelines. We also provide education on safety plans, shelters, and other resources. No appointment is needed, and services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
How To Get Help
Domestic Violence Restraining Order Walk-in Clinic
We help people on a first-come, first-served basis with paperwork for a Petition for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order or a Response to a Domestic Violence Restraining Order. We help with forms and explain how to handle a restraining order case in court. We do not offer in-court representation.
South County
Location: South County Courthouse, 500 Third Avenue, Room 155 Chula Vista, CA 91910
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - Noon and 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free parking at courthouse parking lots or in the neighborhood.
East County
Location: East County Courthouse, 250 E. Main Street 1st Floor, El Cajon, CA 92020
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - Noon and 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free parking at courthouse parking lots, overflow court parking or in the neighborhood.
**Clinics are closed on court holidays. Check court holidays here
Civil Harassment and Elder Abuse Restraining Order Walk-in Clinics
We help people on a first-come, first-served basis who want to request a Civil Harassment or Elder Abuse Restraining Order, or respond to a Civil Harassment or Elder Abuse Restraining Order. We help with forms and explain how to handle a restraining order case.
South County
Location: South County Courthouse, 500 Third Avenue, Room 155, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - Noon and 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free parking at courthouse parking lots or in the neighborhood.
East County
Location: East County Courthouse, 250 E. Main Street 1st Floor, El Cajon, CA 92020
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - Noon and 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free parking at courthouse parking lots, overflow court parking or in the neighborhood.
Downtown San Diego
Location: Hall of Justice Courthouse, 330 W. Broadway, 2nd Floor (Room 251), San Diego, CA 92101
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - Noon
Parking is a challenge. Be prepared. You may have to pay for metered parking or a parking lot. There are trolley and bus stops near the Courthouse.
**Clinics are closed on court holidays. Check court holidays here
Self Help Resources
- If you would like to fill out the restraining order on your own, the forms can be found on the San Diego Superior Court website here: Self-Help Center | Superior Court of California - County of San Diego
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